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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,580.52, 71,367.88 and 17,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,580.52, 71,367.88 and 17,997.88 is: 26,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,580.52 : 71,367.88 = 17,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,580.52/71,367.88 = 17,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,580.52x = 71,367.88 × 17,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,580.52x = 1,284,470,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,470,540.09/47,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,995.72

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